The Creating of Community Based on Tourism Routes based on Participation for Sustainable Development: A case study of Bann Klong Yong Phutthamonthon District, Nakorn Pathom Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were as follow: 1) to study the potential of community-based tourism routes based on participation for sustainable development, 2) to create community-based tourism routes based on participation for sustainable development, and   3) to study the satisfaction with the routes created.  It is participatory action research. The sample were five stakeholders in the community and 20 target tourists which were selected using purposive selection technique. The results of the research showed that: 1) The tourism potential of Bann Klong Yong had several strengths.  Firstly, the geographical conditions were highly suitable for agriculture making it an ideal location for cultivation.  Secondly, the community members had a strong agricultural background of expertise.  Thirdly, the community offered diverse tourism resources, including agricultural, cultural, and sports-based tourism.  Additionally, there was active participation from various sectors, including government agencies, academics, educational institutions, and the private sector, in community development. This collaborative effort significantly impacted the multifaceted development potential of tourism in the area. 2) The establishment of community-based tourism routes, which was based on active participation, involved linking tourism activities within Bann Klong Yong area. These routes were designed as one-day trip and contributed to creating added value for the community. 3) The results of the satisfaction assessment with the tourism routes indicated an overall high level of satisfaction       ( = 4.67).  Furthermore, from discussions with the group of tourists, it is evident that the integration of all three disciplines (recreation, tourism, and sports) is highly intriguing and signifies sustainable development based on community participation, and suggests the potential for expanding these positive outcomes to other areas as well.